New_Start_Iowa

I have made it this far, maybe a new record. I have not lost in 29 days. I also had a major accident recently and I feel like it is a 50/50 if this is going to cost me $1000 or not. This does make me...

I have been away from doing the norm and I can tell a big difference. I need to keep journaling everyday. I slipped up, three times. Gambled two days in a row and won $450, and then lost $250 on...

Today was an amazing day!I stayed strong and no urges. We went to go look at Christmas lights as a family. It was a memberable time. I wasnt watching my phone, glancing at game scores. I was paying...

Today was actually a really hard day. I forgot I had another triggor which is when I am bored I want to gamble, especially bet on sports. It was a slow night and the kids were entertaining themselves...

Today was my first perfect day!! I had no mood swings AND no urges. I was just happy and content, I could feel pre-gambling Jeremy back. I felt confident, funny, happy, and nice. The triggors are...

Today was actually a two part day. Since I found out about getting the $5,000 for investing, my mind has been racing on gambling. I wanted to sportsbet today so bad! I choose a couple games to watch...

I made it one whole week!! I am excited!! Today was a pretty good day. I was able to help my wife with all the house chores. I went to work for a little bit and most importantly spent the day with my...

Today was a payday! I worked 40 hours of OT on this paycheck so we had a nice surplus. I could remember a time where I would take everything I had left after bills and go straight to the casino and...

Today was actually a really good day! I had no triggors and no urges to gamble. I even had a few things happen at work which usually would spark depression and would want me to gamble to escape these...

Today was an interesting day. I was able to stay clear of the poker game, which was a plus! On the otherhand, I had many different triggors happen today, but I stayed strong on my day 4! I had a...

I wish I could say today was easier. I had two major mood swings today with my wife. I know these mood swings are the direct effect of not gambling and letting my endorphans have their release with...

Today was not too bad. I did have one mood swing and anxiety was pretty high. I sadly took it out on my wife. Deep down, it hurts me so much that I take this addiction out on the ones I love the most...

This is probably my 1,000th attempt to quit gambling. It is something that has plagued my entire family generation to generation. It is something I grew up yearning to do. I am going to make sure it...